Motivation

Are you feeling a lack of motivation, negative energy, and exhaustion? Wheels spinning but you’re getting nowhere?  While sales pros enjoy the rollercoaster ride of emotions, it can take a toll on your physical and mental health. So, how do you handle stress in a sales job?  First, you need to understand what job burnout is, and that it’s common and happens to everyone. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.  What is Burnout? Burnout is when you have been stressed out for a long period of time, and develop negative feelings such as lack of motivation and/or a lack of confidence.  You can notice…

As a sales rep, it can be hard finding a healthy balance between your work and personal life. This can be detrimental to both your health and performance at work, as well as your relationships with family and friends. You are often pulled in many different directions by the demands of your job, which is why it can be difficult for you to find time for yourself. You must learn how to manage this balancing act correctly, or else you will end up burning out very quickly. If you are a sales representative experiencing this problem, here are some of…

“Who has time for reading?” You may ask yourself every time you come across an article like this. Well, let me give you some names… Bill Gates reads more than 50 books per year. Elon Musk learned how to build rockets by reading books. Warren Buffett reads 5 to 6 hours a day. And the list just goes on and on. They are obvious proof that success is closely linked to reading. If they can make time for it, you can too. Here’s a list of the 50 best sales books of all time organized by categories. Pick up the right ones…

Sales is a tough industry. It takes an average of 18 calls to even just connect with a prospect.  With these numbers, it isn’t surprising that most salespeople experience a sales slump at least once in their careers.  During a slump, you may lose focus and motivation in your ability to sell. As sales growth decreases, so does your confidence.  However, the way you deal with a sales slump can be the defining point of your career. The most important thing is to keep going.  Implement these 18 actionable tips to get over your sales slump and prevent it from…